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Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Strong December retail sales fail to offset weak Q4

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Next acquires Russell and Bromley

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Primark sales fall 2.7% despite steady parent group revenues

Sport & Leisure

Sport & Leisure covers the business performance, product innovation, and consumer trends driving the UK’s sports, fitness, and leisure retail sectors. This section reports on brand strategy, partnerships, sustainability, and digital engagement across apparel, equipment, and lifestyle categories. Retail Sector’s Sport & Leisure coverage provides insight for retailers, suppliers, and brand managers into how evolving health trends, technology, and consumer behaviour are shaping growth and competition in this dynamic market.

Sport & Leisure

Sport & Leisure covers the business performance, product innovation, and consumer trends driving the UK’s sports, fitness, and leisure retail sectors. This section reports on brand strategy, partnerships, sustainability, and digital engagement across apparel, equipment, and lifestyle categories. Retail Sector’s Sport & Leisure coverage provides insight for retailers, suppliers, and brand managers into how evolving health trends, technology, and consumer behaviour are shaping growth and competition in this dynamic market.

JD Sports revenues up 8% in H1

JD Sports revenues grew by 8% to £4.7bn in the 26 weeks to 29 July, as gross margins were…

Footasylum opens new 10,000 sq ft store in Essex

Streetwear and sportswear retailer, Footasylum, has opened its new 10,000 sq ft store in…

Lululemon sales rise 18% to $2.2bn in Q2

Athletic wear brand Lululemon has reported an 18% rise in sales to $2.2bn (£1.74bn) in Q2 2023.

Under Armour revenues dip 2% in Q1

Under Armour revenues were down 2% to $1.3bn (£1.02bn) for the first quarter of FY24,…

Under Armour opens new Brand House on Oxford Street

Under Armour has opened its latest Brand House in London on Oxford Street.

JD Sports to acquire remaining shares of ISRG for €500m

JD Sports has announced its intention to acquire the remaining 49.98% shares in Iberian…

JD Sports broke competition law with Leicester City FC, CMA finds

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that JD Sports, together with…

JD Sports signs first franchise deal with GMG

JD Sports has signed its first franchise agreement in partnership with GMG, a…

JD Sports on track to hit £1bn in profits this year

JD Sports has revealed that the headline profit before tax and adjusted items for the year…

Peloton UK losses widen to £210m

The UK arm of Peloton has announced losses of £210m for the year ended 30 June 2022, nearly…
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